Alright, let’s gab about them floors, you know, the ones they use for volleyball and such. I ain’t no expert, but I’ve seen a floor or two in my day, and I know what’s what.

First off, they got this wood stuff. Real fancy they say. Maple wood, they call it. Sounds like syrup to me, but hey, it’s supposed to be the best. They say it’s tough and lasts a long time. Makes sense, I guess. Wood’s wood, right? Strong and sturdy. But I reckon it ain’t cheap. Probably costs a pretty penny, that maple stuff.

Then there’s all this other stuff. Poly-something, they call one of ’em. Polyurethane, I think. Sounds like a mouthful, don’t it? They say it’s good for sports. Bouncy, maybe? I ain’t sure. Then there’s vinyl. That’s like plastic, ain’t it? They use it everywhere these days. Probably cheaper than that maple, I’d bet. And easy to clean too, I reckon.

• Wood floors: Tough but pricey.
• Polyurethane floors: Fancy and maybe bouncy.
• Vinyl floors: Cheap and easy to clean.

Now, when you’re pickin’ a floor for volleyball, you gotta think about what them young’uns are gonna be doin’ on it. They jump around a lot, those volleyball players. And they dive, too! Gotta have a floor that can take a beatin’. And it can’t be too slippery, or they’ll be fallin’ all over the place. That wouldn’t be good, no sir.

So, that maple wood, it’s good for jumpin’ and divin’, they say. It’s got some give to it. Not too hard, not too soft. Just right. But that vinyl stuff, I don’t know. Seems kinda thin. Maybe they got thick vinyl, too? I ain’t sure. They probably do. They got everything these days. Thicker floors are better, I heard tell. More cushion for the pushin’, as they say.

And what about them gyms in houses and garages? Folks are puttin’ gyms everywhere now. For that, they use somethin’ called luxury vinyl. Sounds fancy, don’t it? But it’s probably just fancy plastic. Still, if it’s good enough for a garage, it’s gotta be tough, I reckon. They say it protects the floor underneath, too. That’s good, I guess. Floors are expensive to fix.

Now, I heard there’s some folks who know all about floors. They got this group, the Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association, or somethin’ like that. Sounds official. They tell everyone how to put in a floor and how to take care of it. I guess that’s important if you don’t want your floor to fall apart. Especially if you spent all that money on maple.

So, if I was pickin’ a floor for a volleyball court, I’d probably go with that maple stuff if I had the money. If not, maybe that thick vinyl would do. As long as it’s safe and the young’uns don’t hurt themselves, that’s all that matters. And it can’t be too hard to clean, neither. Ain’t nobody got time for fancy cleanin’.

But what do I know? I’m just an old woman. But I’ve seen enough to know that a good floor is important. Keeps everyone safe and happy. And that’s what matters, right? Safety and happiness. That’s all you need in life, really.

Anyways, that’s my two cents on floors. Take it or leave it. I ain’t losin’ no sleep over it. But if you’re gonna put in a volleyball floor, just make sure it’s a good ‘un. You don’t want them young’uns gettin’ hurt now, do ya? Alright then, I’m done talkin’ about floors. My throat’s gettin’ dry.